Tech Company Financing Transactions
Skyword Funding Round
Skyword closed a $10 million Series C venture capital round on 11/17/2006. Investors included Hearst Interactive Media, Pilot House Ventures Group and The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
11/17/2006
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$10,000,000
Round
Series C
Investors
Proceeds Purpose
The funds will be used to further strengthen Gather.com's position as the leader in social media for grown-ups. This strategy will include building tight partnerships with leading media properties, as well as plans for international expansion.
Company Information
Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
Digital Media & VR & AR
Mailing Address
38 Chauncy St.
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Skyword is the leader in Search-Driven Media (SDM). Skyword enables brands to acquire and engage customers through efficient forecasting, creation and placement of brand-aligned content that precisely matches consumer search. Clients include Proctor & Gamble, Impremedia and Everyday Health.
Profile
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Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Gerace
Chief Financial Officer
Tyler Hoffman
Chief Marketing Officer
Patricia Travaline
Chief Technical Officer
John Mihalik
Executive Vice President
Darryl Gehly
President
Robert Murray
Vice President
Andrew Wheeler
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